But Then I Met You

"But Then I met You"

It's been a long time

Since my fingers held this pen

Of thoughts and emotions

Of things yet to be said

It used to be so easy

The pain just seemed to bleed through

Words so quickly spilled out of me...

But then I met you

Darkness was strangely familiar

Though embedded my intent

was to let the faint shimmer

of my light make you think

That I stood teetering on my beam

Duality etched across my face

Both fine and decaying I seemed.

Back then, I knew not your embrace

I let my demons dance around my mind

Setting fires to simpler times

Siphing through the wreckage I did find

That God left me all sorts of signs

And helped me grow until you would be mine

But then I met you

And those signs became clear

My heart grew like the grinch’s

The demons started to disappear

I no longer needed that pen

Because your light shone so bright

Filling in all my dark cracks

with such love and delight

We met at teacher orientation

And since that fateful day

My dear Chelsey it's been

Sweeter than my words can say

We navigated each other

And the sketchy streets of Utica

Without much in our pockets

I felt home wherever you were

When the pandemic came

And we had to relocate

Separated by hours and miles

Your love soothed my heartache

And now here we find ourselves

This new chapter lay ahead

Of a new life we created.

Now, all new words need to be said.

Soon sweet Everett will be here

Our wonderful baby boy

As parents we have nothing to fear

When there’s so much love and joy

I can now write with my heart

Instead of confusion and of pain

Those dark days are over

And I have you to blame

You turned my lyrics sweet

There’s no one else I’d choose

I thank God every day

For letting me met you